Safety Considerations with Bunk Beds for Kids

A bunk bed is made up of two single beds stacked one on top of the other and joined by a ladder. It takes up the same amount of space on the floor, making the room feel more big. Bunk beds are available in a variety of styles, materials, and colors. They save space while providing the necessary comfort.With an aesthetic character, they also offer organization and fair share of privacy to the kids.

Besides, the functional and aesthetic aspects, it is important to consider safety quotient of the bunk bed. Following are few important safety considerations with Bunk beds for kids.

• The material and structure of the bunk bed should be sturdy. It should be able to withstand the weight of the kids.
• There should be some decent space between the top bunk of the bed and the ceiling.
• The edges of the bed shouldn’t be sharp or brittle.
• Purchase a bunk bed which suits your child’s age.
• Make sure that your child is unable to touch the ceiling fan by any means. Maintain ample gap between the both.
• The ladder should be sturdy enough to give your child safe access. It must provide comfortable climbing space with no slippery surfaces.
• The space between the two beds should neither be low nor too high.
• The bunk bed for kids must offer safety railing or some protective gear around. This will prevent children from falling and hurting.
• Place the bunk bed somewhere in the corner as to provide two walls as guardrails.
• The mattresses should perfectly fit with the bed frame without leaving any loose spaces.
• Place night lights that are easily approachable from the bed,so that children are able to see the ladder during the night.

Ashley HomeStore is an all-inclusive store which offers finely crafted furnishings and ergonomic sleeping solutions. We provide extensive range of furniture for living room, dining room, bed room, kids’ room and outdoors. With a comprehensive range of Bunk beds, we also have supreme collection of Loft Beds, Bedroom Sets, Headboards, Nightstands, Dressers & Chests, Mirrored Dressers, Desks, Tables, Chairs and Kids Seating, Storage Furniture, Kids Bedding, etc.

Visit our stores located at 1101 South W S Young Drive Killeen, TX 76543 and 2301 Imperial Drive Killeen, TX 76541. You can also schedule in store appointment through our website www.ashleyfurniture.com  or www.killeenfurniture.com